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Re: GP 7 or 9 air tanks
Author: Hot Water
Date: 09-17-2020 - 12:42

Shortline Sammie Wrote:
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> Most likely a factory installed option to make way
> for a larger fuel tank.
>
> Dick Samuels

True, but the main reason for the re-located main air reservoirs was for installation of a steam generator inside the short hood, which would require a larger fuel tank, which also included water for the steam generator. Such modifications were most notably for passenger train use.

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  GP 7 or 9 air tanks Mr. Crazy 09-17-2020 - 12:31
  Re: GP 7 or 9 air tanks Shortline Sammie 09-17-2020 - 12:33
  Re: GP 7 or 9 air tanks Shortline Sammie 09-17-2020 - 12:35
  Re: GP 7 or 9 air tanks Hot Water 09-17-2020 - 12:42
  Re: GP 7 or 9 air tanks BN Oly 09-17-2020 - 16:58
  Re: GP 7 or 9 air tanks Shortline Sammie 09-17-2020 - 22:46
  Re: GP 7 or 9 air tanks George Andrews 09-18-2020 - 16:50
  Re: GP 7 or 9 air tanks Hot Water 09-18-2020 - 17:10
  Re: GP 7 or 9 air tanks Pdxrailtransit 09-18-2020 - 20:13
  Re: GP 7 or 9 air tanks EMD 09-19-2020 - 07:53


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